The same spiritual fulfillment that people find in religion can be found in science by coming to know, if you will, the mind of God.
Carolyn PorcoBeing a scientist and staring immensity and eternity in the face every day is as grand and inspiring as it gets.
Carolyn PorcoThere is a powerful recognition that stirs within us when we see our little blue ocean planet in the skies of other worlds. In an instant we can see how small, fragile, and alone we all really are.
Carolyn PorcoCassini is different -- it's a mission of enormous scope and is being conducted in grand style. It is much more sophisticated than Voyager, ... I can't say it's got that flavor of romance, though. Voyager was very romantic. Cassini is spectacular.
Carolyn Porco